ArticleJournal of orthopaedics2025
Characterization of distal biceps tendon and triceps tendon injuries in National Football League players from 2009 to 2022.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and impact of distal biceps and triceps tendon injuries in the National Football League (NFL) from the 2009-10 to the 2022-23 seasons. This study explores the impact that player and injury characteristics have on injury risk, return-to-play, and player performance. Methods: Data from the 2009-10 to the 2022-23 NFL seasons were analyzed for players with distal biceps or triceps tendon tears. Return-to-play (RTP) and performance metrics were recorded for each player during the season before and first two post-injury seasons. Data were analyzed to determine statistically significant differences in proportions using chi-square, Fisher's exact, or McNemar tests. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Fifty tendon ruptures (26 biceps, 24 triceps) were identified. Biceps injuries were more common in defensive players (73.1 %), while triceps injuries predominantly affected offensive players (58.3 %). Significant risk factors for biceps injuries included BMI ≥31 (p = 0.0008) and ≥4 seasons of experience (p = 0.031, OR = 2.7). Triceps injuries were associated with BMI ≥31 (p = 0.01), age ≥26 (p < 0.0001), and ≥4 seasons of experience (p = 0.006). RTP rates were 73.1 % for biceps and 70.8 % for triceps injuries. However, only 52.6 % and 41.2 % of players with biceps and triceps injuries, respectively, returned to pre-injury performance levels. Younger players (<26 years) and those with fewer years of experience (≤4 years) were more likely to achieve prior performance levels. Conclusion: Distal biceps and triceps tendon injuries are typically season-ending for NFL players. Significant risk factors include BMI ≥31, ≥4 years of NFL experience, and game exposure, with age ≥26 being an additional risk factor for triceps tendon injuries. RTP rates exceed 70 %, indicating a strong potential for athletes to return to the NFL post-injury.
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